Political turbulence: tips for the enduring public servant Editors' Picks Simon Lewis, the departing Commonwealth secretary who had six ministers in five years, says don’t blame ministerial staffers for not knowing their role.
Beware the axe: stability is good, but loyalty is better for some incoming ministers April 18, 2018 By Verona Burgess Career Advice Would a Shorten Labor government bring another night of the long knives? Verona Burgess thinks some executives could be seen as turn-coats, but wiser heads might prevail.
Elizabeth Cosson appointed DVA secretary, Turnbull announces gender parity at the top April 11, 2018 By Stephen Easton News The secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Simon Lewis, has handed in his resignation and Elizabeth Cosson has been chosen to step into the
APS leadership turnover set for another jolt — for better or for worse July 12, 2017 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks The high turnover of APS secretaries is expected to continue next year, but a ministerial reshuffle could cut short even more top mandarins’ careers, writes Verona Burgess.
